ICT Governance and Compliance Team Lead at Dangote

Description

• The ICT Governance and Compliance Team Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing governance frameworks, compliance policies, Quality and risk management strategies within the ICT department. This role ensures that the organization adheres to Standards, Quality and regulatory requirements (such as NDPR, CBN regulations, and ISO standards), internal policies, and global best practices. The ideal candidate will lead audit readiness, policy enforcement, vendor risk reviews, and ICT control assessments while providing strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.
• Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and maintain quality and ICT governance frameworks in alignment with COBIT, ITIL, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other global standards.
• Lead internal audits and support external audit activities related to ICT processes, security, and compliance.
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), GDPR, CBN and other ICT regulations.
• Create and maintain ICT policies, standards, and procedures to govern system use and ensure data integrity and security.
• Identify ICT-related risks, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct vendor assessments and ensure third-party compliance with internal ICT policies.
• Track, manage, and report non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide compliance training and awareness programs to ICT staff and other departments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, and Internal Audit to ensure cohesive compliance strategies.
• Stay updated on changes in ICT regulations and industry standards affecting the Nigerian and broader African technology landscape.

Requirements

Education and Requirements (Nigerian Market):

• B.Sc./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• MBA or M.Sc. in ICT Management or Risk Management (added advantage).
• Certifications (Preferred):
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit) or
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Audit or
• COBIT Certification
• ITIL Foundation
• Certified Data Protection Officer (NDPR-related)
• CRISC or CISSP (an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in ICT governance, risk, and compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory frameworks such as NDPR, CBN ICT Guidelines, and global standards like ISO 27001 and NIST CSF 2.0
• Experience working in sectors such as banking, telecom, FMCG, or oil and gas is preferred.
• Familiarity with Nigerian legal and compliance culture, as well as experience dealing with regulatory bodies.